Electoral Reform: Proposals from the Reform Party

In the context of national consultations on electoral reform, the Reform Party has put forward a series of proposals aimed, as they claim, at modernizing the electoral system, enhancing democratic representation, and improving the accountability of elected officials, all without increasing the number of deputies.

Here are the main proposals from the party:

1. Introduction of a mixed electoral system
   
   The Reform Party proposes a model combining:
   
   • Forty (40) deputies elected by a majority vote, with two from each constituency;
   
   • Twenty (20) deputies elected proportionally from a national list;
   
   • Two (2) deputies for Rodrigues.

The total number of deputies would thus be set at sixty-two (62), with the elimination of the Best Loser System.

2. National threshold of seven percent (7%) for proportional representation
   
   Access to seats allocated proportionally would be conditioned on obtaining at least seven percent (7%) of the votes cast at the national level.

3. Elimination of community classification
   
   The mandatory declaration of candidates' community affiliation would be abolished, in favor of a unique civic identity based on popular suffrage.

4. Maintenance of the number of deputies
   
   The Reform Party rejects any reform that would lead to an increase in the number of parliamentarians.

5. Introduction of the right to revoke deputies
   
   A legal and regulated mechanism would allow voters to revoke their deputy in cases of serious misconduct or failure to fulfill their obligations.

6. Limitation of the Prime Minister's mandate
   
   The position of Prime Minister would be limited to two consecutive terms.

7. Election of the President of the Republic by universal suffrage
   
   The President of the Republic would be elected directly by the population during general elections, while retaining a non-executive role.

8. Revision of lifetime pensions for elected officials
   
   Lifetime pensions for political leaders would be subject to revision to make them fairer and more proportionate.